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Archives for May 2018

Bright Beginnings Program – Childcare

Rural Minnesota, including the Southwest Initiative Foundation’s southwest Minnesota region, is facing a child care crisis. More than 12,000 child care providers already have all of their slots filled. SWIF has launched a new program called Bright

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Blandin Foundation

Blandin Foundation partners with community-focused organizations throughout rural Minnesota, especially in the Grand Rapids area, to foster resilient, vibrant rural communities. In addition to addressing public policy issues, providing scholarships,

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Swift County – 2018 Daycare loan/grant program

Announcing 2018 Daycare loan/grant program. All daycare’s are encouraged to apply for funds. Past recipients encouraged to apply again. Swift County has approved funds for 2018 to provide home, school based and center daycares with a deferred loan

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Lac qui Parle County Park Plan

Public Meeting to review the Master Plan for the Lac qui Parle County Park On May 8th, the public is invited to review the Master Plan for the Lac qui Parle County Park. Locations include:  Dawson from 5 – 6 pm at Riverside Town Hall (along 212,

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Regional Childcare Case Studies

Finding child care in the Upper Minnesota Valley Region, is a growing challenge.  Statewide, professionals are coining this concern as an actual crisis.  In response to the increased need of child care options, the UMVRDC has documented case studies

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Memorial Day-Office Closed

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day.  We will be back in the office at 8am Tuesday morning. Have a safe & happy holiday.

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Regional Childcare Case Studies

Finding child care in the Upper Minnesota Valley Region, is a growing challenge.  Statewide, professionals are coining this concern as an actual crisis.  In response to the increased need of child care options, the UMVRDC has documented case studies

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Regional Childcare Case Studies

Every region of Minnesota currently has a shortfall between the number of children needing childcare and the number of childcare spaces available. Entrepreneurs and communities are working hard to fill the needs of families. To help communities

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